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Russia, Vietnam Sign Nuclear Energy Deal

Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on nuclear energy on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin aimed at deepening ties between the two long-standing allies.

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US Completes $9B Upgrade of B61-12 Nuclear Bombs

The National Nuclear Security Administration announced the completion of the $9-billion life extension program for the B61-12 nuclear bombs.

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Iran Begins Military Drills Near Natanz Nuclear Site: State Media

Iran's military has begun drills near the Natanz nuclear enrichment plant in the center of the country, state media reported.

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US Says China to Build 1,000 Nukes by 2030 in Staggering Annual Report

The Pentagon has released its annual report on China's military and security developments, including projections on its nuclear capabilities.

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Northrop Beats Collins Aerospace for US Navy’s New $3.5B ‘Doomsday Plane’

Northrop Grumman has defeated Collins Aerospace in a $3.5-billion competition to develop the US Navy’s next nuclear command, control, and communications aircraft.

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Britain, France, Germany Urge Iran to Halt ‘Nuclear Escalation’

Britain, France, and Germany on Tuesday pressed Iran to "immediately halt its nuclear escalation" after the UN nuclear watchdog reported Tehran had sharply stepped up uranium enrichment activity.

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Iran to Launch ‘Advanced Centrifuges’ in Response to IAEA Censure

Iran said it will launch "new and advanced" centrifuges responding to UN nuclear watchdog's resolution censuring Tehran for poor cooperation.

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Western Powers Move to Censure Iran at UN Nuclear Meet

Europeans powers and the US have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

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UK Dismantling Nuclear Sub, Recycling 90% of Components

The UK is decommissioning its nuclear-powered submarines, with a method that enables 90 percent of the vessel to be reused or recycled.

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North Korea Says Will Stand By Russia Until ‘Victory’ in Ukraine

North Korea will stand by Russia until its victory in Ukraine, Pyongyang's foreign minister said in Moscow Friday, as the United States warned thousands of North Korean troops could be sent to combat in the Ukraine conflict in the coming days.

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